Efficient wavelength conversion based on difference frequency mixing in LiNbO/sub 3/ waveguides with integrated coupling structures

Author

Chou, M.H. ; Hauden, Jerome ; Arbore, M.A. ; Fejer, M.M.

Author_Institution

Edward L. Ginzton Lab., Stanford Univ., CA, USA

fYear

1998

fDate

22-27 Feb. 1998

Firstpage

105

Lastpage

106

Abstract

Summary form only given. We have demonstrated efficient wavelength conversion using difference frequency mixing within the 1.5-/spl mu/m communications band in periodically-poled lithium niobate waveguides containing an integrated waveguide taper and directional coupler. Static wavelength conversion loss of 7 dB, a large signal dynamic range, and conversion bandwidth >54 nm have been observed. By improving the device fabrication process (such as waveguide uniformity), 0 dB wavelength conversion loss should be possible using a diode laser pump.

Keywords

optical planar waveguides; 1.5 micron; 7 dB; LiNbO/sub 3/; WDM networks; difference frequency mixing; diode laser pump; directional coupler; efficient wavelength conversion; integrated coupling structures; integrated waveguide taper; large signal dynamic range; mode launching problem; periodically-poled waveguides; static wavelength conversion loss; Bandwidth; Design for manufacture; Directional couplers; Filters; Frequency conversion; Optical mixing; Optical pumping; Optical waveguides; Optical wavelength conversion; Wavelength conversion;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 1998. OFC '98., Technical Digest

Conference_Location

San Jose, CA, USA

Print_ISBN

1-55752-521-8

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/OFC.1998.657247

Filename

657247